How to pronounce mythical
Say it like MITH-uh-kul. Mythical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH).
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- MITH
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mythical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mythical
American and British speakers say mythical in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪθəkəl/ in the US and /ˈmɪθəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: MITH-uh-kul.
What does mythical mean?
- Existing in myth.“mythical creature”
- Not real; false or fabricated.
- Very rare.
Where does mythical come from?
From Latin mȳthicus + -al; by surface analysis, myth + -ical.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mythical
How do you pronounce mythical?
Say MITH-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪθəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪθəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mythical?
Mythical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MITH). Broken into parts: MITH · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say mythical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪθəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈmɪθəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.